The Rate of New Biomass Production by Consumers is Called

Question

The rate of new biomass production by consumers is called
A)primary productivity.
B)a biomass flow chain.
C)an energy pyramid.
D)secondary productivity.

Accepted Answer

The rate of new biomass production by consumers is called secondary productivity. Primary productivity refers to the rate of new biomass production by autotrophs, while a biomass flow chain refers to the flow of energy and nutrients through a trophic level. An energy pyramid is a graphical representation of the energy flow through different trophic levels in an ecosystem.